There was no wind yesterday, it was just clear skies, warmth... and a distinct spring feel going on.

Interesting to see some people hooded up in full winter gear and the next person wearing just a t-shirt!

As expected it's going to be warm again today rising to around 10C here in the village. There's more cloud around this morning but some sunshine and blue sky as well, though the forecast is generally for cloudy conditions during the day.

Snow conditions may be a bit hard at first but will soon loosen up and get heavier... good thigh exercise.

What about the rain that has been threatening? Well, different forecasts are painting different pictures but it would seem that we should see some rain tomorrow (less than feared?) and then more on Monday. Tomorrow will probably be the warmest day so far this year as well, rising a further few more degrees than today even.

You want more exciting snowy news right? It will be getting colder early in the week once again and there's a chance of snow around Tuesday/Wednesday, particularly higher up. Fingers crossed.

Resort news as of 8:35am on Saturday 5th March 2016 (where available, all subject to change due to weather conditions)

Hakuba 47:Hakuba 47 is reporting 0cm of fresh snowfall this morning.All areas and courses set to open this morning.There is no 'nighta' at Hakuba 47.Official snow depth:Upper: 205cmBase: 110cm

Hakuba Goryu:Hakuba Goryu is reporting 0cm of fresh snowfall this morning.The Hakuba Goryu Gondola has re-opened and is operating as normal.All courses open apart from Snow Diving and Adventure.The Toomi area will be open until 9:30pm tonight for 'nighta'.Official snow depthAlps: 265cmToomi: 130cmIimori: 90cm

Hakuba Happo-one:Hakuba Happo-one reporting 0cm of fresh snowfall this morning.All courses appear to be open apart from the Kurobishi Off Piste Area.The lower Nakiyama area is open for 'nighta' every day until 9pm.Official snow depth:Usagidaira: 220cmNakiyama: 60cmSakka: 40cm

Hakuba Cortina:Hakuba Cortina is reporting 0cm of fresh snowfall this morning.All courses set to open.The Ikenota area will be open for 'nighta' until 9pm tonight (8pm on weekdays).Official snow depth:Top: 200cmBase: 120cm

Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field:Parts of the Village Side not open - by4.Parts of the Mountain Side not open - View A, View B, Sonezawa, Five Side.There is no 'nighta' at Hakuba Iwatake.Official snow depth:Upper: 140cmLower: 50cm